Klanghelm MJUC variable-mu compressor - USER GUIDE - Klanghelm MJUC Quick Start Guide PAGE 3 PAGE 4-6 PAGE 7 2 Klanghelm MJUC Click on the logo to enter the global settings menu and credits. SEE PAGE 8 Quick Start Guide Click to enter the preset menu incl. save, save as default, copy/paste presets or copy plugin states Choose between 5 GUI-sizes. Right click to switch to a bigger size. Right click while holding down Alt switches to a smaller size. Previous preset Choose between 3 models: MK 1: inspired by early variable-mu designs with very gentle compression characteristics and lots of vibe. MK2: more obvious, forward sounding compression based on american designs from the 60s. Mk3: modern interpretation of the variable-mu topic. very flexible and punchy Click to switch between two plugin states. To copy one state to the other enter the preset menu and select “copy A to B” or “copy B to A” depending on which state is active. NOTE: the states aren't saved with your session. When re-opening, both states are set to the plugin state you've saved with the plugin instance in your session. Next preset Automatic gain compensation (auto-makeup): The calculated MakeUp level is based on the RMS-difference between input level and compressed signal. If gets recalculated (and applied) every time when a gain reduction affecting control is changed. This calculated makeup level is saved with the session. It's recommended to leave it off when using automation, since it might lead to undesired result when automating. Click to en-/disable high quality processing (oversampled and more accurate models) Sets the reference level not only for the VU meter but also for the entire signal path. Click to enter a value. If you click at the “CAL” label use can also drag the mouse to change the calibration level. Or position the mouse pointer over the CAL label and use the mouse wheel. NOTE: when using AGC you can still fne-tune the output level with the make-up control 3 Klanghelm MJUC - Mk1 Quick Start Guide CHANNEL MODE (only visible on stereo channels): Click to choose from MONO, STEREO and DUAL MONO confguration. Right click to switch to next option. Right click while holding down the Alt key switches to the previous option. Mousewheel input is also possible. Click on the meter to bypass MJUC. Make-up/output gain (dB) Sets the compression amount DRIVE: Determines the saturation amount for input & output stage. When set to CLEAN, only the compression stage is active, saving CPU TIMBRE sets the overall tone by modifying the frequency response of the gain stages. -5=prominent mids, attenuated highs (Dark) 0.=mostly neutral +5=”smiley curve” (HiFi) VU mode: Input, Output, Gain Reduction or OUT-IN: RMS difference Out minus In Right click to switch to next option. Right click while holding down the Alt key switches to the previous option. Mouse-wheel input is also possible. Click to bypass/unbypass the plugin Mix unprocessed and processed signal. Timing constants of the compressor: 1: fast attack/fast release 2: slow attack/medium release 3: slow attack/longish release 4: slow attack/long release 5: slow attack/fast program dependent release 6: fast attack/long program dependent release Switches between compression and limiting Sidechain HighPassFilter cutoff frequency (Hz) Click the arrow to hide the clack panel 4 Klanghelm MJUC - Mk2 Sets the compression amount Quick Start Guide CHANNEL MODE (only visible on stereo channels): Click to choose from MONO, STEREO and DUAL MONO confguration. Right click to switch to next option. Right click while holding down the Alt key switches to the previous option. Mouse-wheel input is also possible. Click on the meter to bypass MJUC. Sets the compression ratio VU mode: Input, Output, Gain Reduction or OUT-IN: RMS difference Out minus In Right click to switch to next option. Right click while holding down the Alt key switches to the previous option. Mouse-wheel input is also possible. Make-up/output gain (dB) Enables a second variable mu tube stage, which leads to denser compression characteristics. Enables the interstage transformer, which separates the gain reduction stage from the fnal gain stage. Alters the tone and character of the compression, helps to reduce overall noise of the unit. Leads to cleaner and clearer compression characteristics. Click to bypass/unbypass the plugin Mix unprocessed and processed signal. TIMBRE sets the overall tone by modifying the frequency response of the gain stages. -5=prominent mids, attenuated highs (Dark) 0.=mostly neutral +5=”smiley curve” (HiFi) Programdependent ATTACK from around 0.8 ms up to 35 ms DRIVE: Determines the saturation amount for input & output stage. When set to CLEAN, only the compression stage is active, saving CPU Programdependent RECOVERY (release) from around 20 ms up to 3.6 sec. Sidechain HighPassFilter cutoff frequency (Hz) Click the arrow to hide the clack panel 5 Klanghelm MJUC - Mk3 Sets the compression amount Quick Start Guide CHANNEL MODE (only visible on stereo channels): Click to choose from MONO, STEREO and DUAL MONO confguration. Right click to switch to next option. Right click while holding down the Alt key switches to the previous option. Mousewheel input is also possible. Click on the meter to bypass MJUC. Make-up/output gain (dB) Sets the compression ratio move the slider to the right for a punchier compression behaviour, also great for bass heavy signals to avoid distortion when using fast attack and recovery times Enables a second variable mu tube stage, which leads to denser compression characteristics. Enables the interstage transformer, which separates the gain reduction stage from the fnal gain stage. Alters the tone and character of the compression, helps to reduce overall noise of the unit. Leads to cleaner and clearer compression characteristics. VU mode: Input, Output, Gain Reduction or OUT-IN: RMS difference Out minus In Right click to switch to next option. Right click while holding down the Alt key switches to the previous option. Mouse-wheel input is also possible. Click to bypass/unbypass the plugin Mix unprocessed and processed signal. TIMBRE sets the overall tone by modifying the frequency response of the gain stages. -5=prominent mids, attenuated highs (Dark) 0.=mostly neutral +5=”smiley curve” (HiFi) Programdependent ATTACK from around 0.4 ms up to 35 ms DRIVE: Determines the saturation amount for input & output stage. When set to CLEAN, only the compression stage is active, saving CPU Programdependent RECOVERY (release) from around 20 ms up to 3.6 sec. Sidechain HighPassFilter cutoff frequency (Hz) Click the arrow to hide the clack panel 6 Klanghelm MJUC Credits & Global Settings window Close the GLOBAL SETTINGS menu without saving Shows an explanation, when hovering over a control sets the mouse drag behaviour when moving a knob on the GUI Displays a text box below each knob, where you can review and edit the control value Click on the hyperlink to visit the Klanghelm website Click to save the global settings and close the menu. NOTE: the changes affect the current instance immediately. All other active MJUC instances will be affected on project reload. Sets the mouse drag sensitivity when moving a knob on the GUI Sets the behaviour of the gain reduction meter (when the VU-meter is set to GR). When set to SLOW, the gain reduction is shown with the timing constants of a standard VU meter. When set to fast, the GR meter acts like a peak gain reduction meter. The global settings are saved here: Windows: C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\Klanghelm\MJUC\settings.xml OSX: /Users/<username>/Library/Klanghelm/MJUC/settings.xml If you want to revert to the FACTORY global settings, simply delete the settings.xml fle from your HDD. 7 Klanghelm MJUC Workflow and Preset system WORKFLOW: 1. make sure, that your input signal hits around 0dBVU. This is the optimal working level for MJUC. 2. use the COMPRESSION to adjust the compression to taste. 3. use the MAKE-UP control to compensate for any volume loss caused by the compression. PRESETS: Use the arrow buttons to select the previous/next preset or click in the preset feld to select a preset from the drop down menu. To save your own default setting, click on the preset-feld, then choose save->save as default. Please note that the GUI size is saved here too. So you can defne your preferred GUI size here, which is recalled when opening a new plugin instance. User Presets Path: Windows: C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\Klanghelm\MJUC\UserPresets OSX: /Users/<username>/Library/Klanghelm/MJUC/UserPresets Location of the Default State: Windows: C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\Klanghelm\MJUC\default.xml OSX: /Users/<username>/Library/Klanghelm/MJUC/default.xml If you want to revert to the FACTORY default settings, simply delete the default.xml fle from your HDD 8 Klanghelm MJUC Credits Code and GUI: Tony Frenzel Special thanks to the beta testers. VST and VST3 are trademarks of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH. Audio Unit is a trademark of Apple, Inc. AAX and RTAS are trademarks of Avid, Inc. 9